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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony WX30

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony WX30 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Sony WX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and WX30 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The HS20 EXR was launched 6 months prior to the WX30 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HS20 EXR grades against the WX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Sony WX30

 HS20 EXR WX30 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 WX30 HS20 EXR 
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony WX30

 HS20 EXR WX30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features outer measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Sony WX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the WX30.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and WX30 is 58 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and WX30.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR comes with the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
55
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
30
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography factors
Sony WX30 Street photography factors
54
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
heavier than competition (730g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography details
Sony WX30 Sports photography details
52
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
51
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (730g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (117g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography details
Sony WX30 Landscape photography details
51
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
no Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging factors
Sony WX30 Vlogging factors
25
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
heavier than competition (730g)
35
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony WX30
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Also referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-07-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730 grams (1.61 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $600 $259